Patient Observer - SOMC - Per Diem Days

Hackensack Meridian Health; New Jersey; On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health in New Jersey seeks a Patient Care Technician to support patients with compassionate care in a hospital setting. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and the ability to stay mobile and stand for periods, as well as adherence to isolation precautions.

A Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required prior to observation. Preference is given to candidates with prior hospital experience or training in patient care fields.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Must be able to stay mobile according to patients' movement.
• Must be able to work in situations with isolation precautions.

Skills

Mobility

Stand for periods

Isolation precautions

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• The ability to stay mobile according to the patients' movement including the ability to stand for periods of time.
• Must be able to work in situations with isolation precautions.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Previous work experience in a hospital setting preferred.
• Experience as a Patient Care Technician, Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, EMT, Nurse Aide Training, or current Nursing/Psychology student are all preferred.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) is required prior to performing patient observation.